We’re passionate about growing the consumer electronics and technology industries at CEA, which is why we love discovering and sharing creative and innovative new ideas and business practices: in the technology industry and beyond. What does innovation mean to you?  Immigration Reform a Top Priority This week, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, wrote on Forbes.com about how the technology industry is working to support immigration reform: Today I join hundreds of...

In the evolution of innovation, there are many products and processes that fall by the wayside but occasionally a few break through and change the way we do business. They often affect the public consciousness without the consumer even thinking about it. Here are five.  Tough Glass Corning’s Gorilla Glass surpassed the one billion device mark in October 2012 and qualifies as a game changer in how both the public and business think about portable devices. Without it we may not...

According to the latest data collected by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, consumer confidence in the economy and tech sentiment have both increased after two consecutive months of decline. However, March numbers still remain below those of 2012. Confidence in the overall economy rose 4.2 points in March, while technology sentiment rose 2.5 points.  “Despite lower sentiment levels than this time last year, the economy continues to exhibit strength,” said Shawn...

Progress on issues like energy efficiency and e-recycling are the product of long-term commitments to environmental sustainability.   Take televisions, for example. Thanks to innovative manufacturing techniques and market competition, the consumer electronics industry has decreased its collective environmental footprint to produce thinner, lighter televisions that use fewer materials and less energy than their cathode ray tube (CRT) predecessors.   Market demand for old CRT...

Recently, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, spoke with GenConnect about CEA's new book Ninja Innovation, as well as his perspective on how successful organizations embrace change to grow their businesses. How are you embracing change?